The proper sequence would be…
I.
1: One morning, a few days before Rahman, the Kabuliwallah, was due to return to his country, Tagore was working in his study.
P : There were blood stains on his clothes and one of the policemen carried a knife stained with blood.
Q : Suddenly he heard shouting in the street and he saw Rahman being led away between two policemen, followed by a crowd of curious boys.
R : He learned that a certain neighbour had owed the kabuliwallah some money, but had denied it.
S : He hurried out and stopped them to inquire what it all meant.
6 : They had quarrelled and Rahman had struck the man with his knife.
Answer:
(a) RSPQ (b) QPSR (c) RPSQ (d) QSPR
II.
S1 : Some people prefer country life to city life.
P : Life in the country is quieter, cleaner and less hectic.
Q : The city also offers more privacy, since neighbours are too busy to be interfering in the affairs of others.
R : However, the city offers more excitement, a wide variety of activities and a chance to meet more people.
S : Country people live longer and generally seem to be healthier and happier.
S6 : For these reasons more and more people are leaving the country to live in the city.
Answer:
(a) PSRQ (b) SRQP (c) RQPS (d) QPSR
III.
1 : It was dark and it was raining heavily.
P : With a sigh of relief, the tiger crawled under the thatched roof and lay down by the door.
Q : He was wet and cold and his home was far away.
R : An old tiger ran through the rain looking for shelter.
S : While hurrying to his shelter he saw an old hut.
6 : Except for the sound of the rain, all was quiet.
Answers:
(a) RPSQ (b) SQRP (c) RQSP (d) SPRQ
IV.
1 : A mere fifteen hundred years ago, English was a fledging language spoken by a few thousand people in Great Britain.
P : As a result of this remarkable flexibility, English is today’s international language.
Q : The English language can be divided into three main periods—Old English, Middle English and Modern English.
R : English has achieved its global status because of an unusual and amazing ability to respond and change according to the needs of its users.
S : Today English is a thriving, vigorous language spoken by nearly one-fourth of the population of the world.
6 : The separations reflect the impact of various cultural and historical events on the growth and development of English.
Answers:
(a) SRPQ (b) PQRS (c) SRQP (d) SQPR
Answers:
1.QPSR 2. PSRQ 3. RQSP 4. SRQP
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EDUFOLKS TIP Sequencing Sentences · Identify the sequencing words in the sentences. · Use logic to build up your story. · Watch out for the main subject. The story must revolve around it. |